One of the most valuable skills an agility team can bring to the start line is the ability for the handler to position his teammate in front of the first obstacle and then move to a position down course that gives an advantage in negotiating the initial obstacles. This is known as a lead-out. 10 1 20 30 2 3 8 7 50 50 4 4 5 10 10 9 3 3 40 40 9 3 30 2 6 2 20 2 6 9 8 4 11 5 7 30 8 6 20 10 10 4 10 5 1 10 20 30 10 20 30 5 4 5 6 7 10 50 950 40 40 6 4 5 30 8 7 8 6 30 7 1 1 3 8 2 6 5 4 3 20 20 1 10 1 2 10 10 20 9 1 10 7 2 3 30 9 10 John started in agility in 1993, founded and operated two successful agility training centers: Sirius DATC in Atlanta (co-founder) and SCoot Dog Agility on Johns Island, South Carolin. Along the way, he helped his dogs earn their agility championships in several venues. He spends his time managing SCoot, teaching agility, and hosting agility seminars, camps, and UKI Trials. John can be reached by email at jer3@live.comĀ or through the SCoot Dog Agility website or Facebook page. 20 Clean Run | February 20